Garden Machinery Direct

The summer months are always a busy time for gardeners. Longer days and drier weather provide the perfect opportunity to mow the lawn, trim hedges, shape shrubs and tackle countless other outdoor jobs. Increasingly, these tasks are carried out using cordless garden tools powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Modern battery technology has transformed g...

Sunny days usually present the perfect opportunity to mow the lawn, but very high temperatures can sometimes expose problems that remain hidden during cooler weather. Perhaps the engine dies, the electric motor switches off or the machine begins to struggle before cutting out completely. After a few minutes, it may restart, only for the same thing to happen again.

A spell of hot, sunny weather is always welcome after a long British winter, but when it turns into a heatwave, this can become challenging for your lawn. Grass that looked lush and green just a few weeks earlier may begin to lose its colour, stop growing and develop dry, straw-coloured patches. At that point, many people wonder whether to carry on mowing as normal o...

Summer is one of the busiest times of year for gardeners, but prolonged periods of hot, dry weather call for a slightly different approach. While it’s natural to want to keep lawns neat and hedges tidy, a heatwave isn’t always the right time to tackle every gardening job.

Looking after garden machinery during extreme heat isn’t simply about protecting engines,...

2026 marks a remarkable milestone for STIHL as the globally respected manufacturer celebrates its 100th anniversary. To commemorate a century of innovation, the company introduced a special programme of awards recognising the outstanding achievements of its Approved Dealers throughout the UK.

We’re delighted to announce that our parent company, Ron Smith &...